Janet Yellen

Large, active hedge funds shorted Comex futures because of the risk of higher U.S. interest rates, driving down prices of the metal, an analyst says.

Two more increases are projected for this year, signaling more vigilance as the target approaches.

A March 10 employment report is the most significant data report before decision day, March 15.

An increase could help to head off the risks of an overheated economy, according to the latest meeting notes from the Central Bank.

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The move will potentially lead to marginally higher borrowing costs for consumers and companies while giving savers a boost.

Meeting notes show some officials say a hike should happen in December.

The Fed chairwoman warned of the risks attached to waiting too long before raising rates.

Accelerating inflation will be a focus of next month’s meeting.

Three officials, the most since December 2014, dissented in favor of an immediate quarter-point hike.